Wrestlers Protest News Live: 'Haunted by the horrifying images,' Abhinav Bindra on police action against wrestlers
Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Indian Olympic medalist wrestlers Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia along with Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat are protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. They have accused the WFI chief of sexual harassment and are demanding his arrest
Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Indian wrestlers, whose protesting sites have been cleared by the police following their detention on Sunday, are now contemplating their next move. The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they have accused of sexually exploiting women grapplers. Yesterday Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi posted a video from her Twitter handle, clarifying that they have not given up. Whereas the Delhi Police categorically said that wrestlers will not be allowed to protest again at Jantar Mantar. On Sunday, the Delhi Police detained ace Indian Olympians like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, saying the sportsperson violated law and order. The action by Delhi Police on wrestlers has received a barrage of criticism from people from the sports fraternity including Javeline champion Neeraj Chopra and former shooter Abhinav Bindra. Besides, opposition parties have also slammed the Centre for not taking action against Bhushan who is also a BJP MP from Kaiserganj.
Check all the latest updates on wrestlers' protests at Mint's LIVE blog:
'We will let you know soon what our next move will be': Sakshi Malik
Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi posted a video from her Twitter handle, clarifying that they have not given up.
"Police has filed FIR against us when we have not caused any damage to the public property. They were very cruel with us, one woman (wrestler) was being handled by 20 officers, you can see the videos.
"We want to inform our supporters, who are waiting for us at Gurdwara (in Ambala) and other places, that we spent this day devising our next strategy. We have not stepped back, the protest will continue. We will let you know our next step, keep supporting us," she said.
'Police will take if...': Union Minister VK Singh on wrestlers protest
Amid Union Minister General VK Singh (retd) VK Singh said that several outsiders created a ruckus during the wrestlers' protest, therefore police action was justifiable.
"If people from outside will come there and riot, then the police will take action," VK Singh said.
Abhinav Bindra reacts to Delhi Police's action against wrestlers
Indian Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra took to his Twitter to react to the scuffle that broke out between security personnel and protesting wrestlers.
"Last night was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting. It's high time we establish independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations."
"We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity and respect. Every athlete deserves a safe and empowering environment." Bindra tweeted.
